Creative Design of Mechanical Devices

Creative Design of Mechanical Devices

Author: Hong-Sen Yan

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 1998-12-01

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9789813083578

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A survey of engineering creative techniques and a novel creative design methodology for the systematic generation of all possible design configurations of mechanical devices. It provides a solid background to assist instructors teaching creative design in mechanical engineering. It equally helps students to hone their creative talents in an effective manner, and it supplies a powerful tool for design engineers to come up with fresh concepts to meet new design requirements and constraints, and/or to avoid patent protection of existing products. The text is organised in such a way that it can be used for teaching or for self-study. It is designed for undergraduate courses in engineering design and/or senior design projects, but may also be adopted for graduate courses in advanced machine design, advanced kinematics, and/or special topics for teaching creative design in mechanical engineering.


Reconstruction Designs of Lost Ancient Chinese Machinery

Reconstruction Designs of Lost Ancient Chinese Machinery

Author: Hong-Sen Yan

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-11-18

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13: 1402064608

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South pointing chariots, walking machines and the astronomical mechanical clock are all used as illustrated examples in this fascinating and unique study of lost machinery in ancient China. This is the first book of its kind, combining creative mechanism design methodology with mechanical evolution and variation theory to set out how some ancient designs can be recreated. Furthermore the book reflects on how age-old wisdoms could stimulate stunning new machinery in the future.


Automatic Structural Synthesis and Creative Design of Mechanisms

Automatic Structural Synthesis and Creative Design of Mechanisms

Author: Huafeng Ding

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-05-04

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 9811915083

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current research status and open problems in the field of structural synthesis, based on which a systematic methodology for the structural analysis of planar kinematic chains, structural synthesis of planar kinematic chains, and creative design of mechanisms is presented. The method presented in this book not only promotes the development of theoretical research in the field of mechanical science, and the development of industrial software for the creative design of mechanisms, but also generates novel high-performance mechanisms suitable for industrial application, which can improve the work efficiency and economic benefits. This book offers theoretical guidance for students and researchers engaged in the field of mechanical engineering, especially the creative design of mechanism.


Decoding the Mechanisms of Antikythera Astronomical Device

Decoding the Mechanisms of Antikythera Astronomical Device

Author: Jian-Liang Lin

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-10-26

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 3662484471

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This book presents a systematic design methodology for decoding the interior structure of the Antikythera mechanism, an astronomical device from ancient Greece. The historical background, surviving evidence and reconstructions of the mechanism are introduced, and the historical development of astronomical achievements and various astronomical instruments are investigated. Pursuing an approach based on the conceptual design of modern mechanisms and bearing in mind the standards of science and technology at the time, all feasible designs of the six lost/incomplete/unclear subsystems are synthesized as illustrated examples, and 48 feasible designs of the complete interior structure are presented. This approach provides not only a logical tool for applying modern mechanical engineering knowledge to the reconstruction of the Antikythera mechanism, but also an innovative research direction for identifying the original structures of the mechanism in the future. In short, the book offers valuable new insights for all readers who are interested in the Antikythera mechanism.


Mechanical Design Engineering Handbook

Mechanical Design Engineering Handbook

Author: Peter Childs

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Published: 2013-09-02

Total Pages: 839

ISBN-13: 0080982832

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Mechanical Design Engineering Handbook is a straight-talking and forward-thinking reference covering the design, specification, selection, use and integration of machine elements fundamental to a wide range of engineering applications. Develop or refresh your mechanical design skills in the areas of bearings, shafts, gears, seals, belts and chains, clutches and brakes, springs, fasteners, pneumatics and hydraulics, amongst other core mechanical elements, and dip in for principles, data and calculations as needed to inform and evaluate your on-the-job decisions. Covering the full spectrum of common mechanical and machine components that act as building blocks in the design of mechanical devices, Mechanical Design Engineering Handbook also includes worked design scenarios and essential background on design methodology to help you get started with a problem and repeat selection processes with successful results time and time again. This practical handbook will make an ideal shelf reference for those working in mechanical design across a variety of industries and a valuable learning resource for advanced students undertaking engineering design modules and projects as part of broader mechanical, aerospace, automotive and manufacturing programs. - Clear, concise text explains key component technology, with step-by-step procedures, fully worked design scenarios, component images and cross-sectional line drawings all incorporated for ease of understanding - Provides essential data, equations and interactive ancillaries, including calculation spreadsheets, to inform decision making, design evaluation and incorporation of components into overall designs - Design procedures and methods covered include references to national and international standards where appropriate


Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering

Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering

Author: Sasmeeta Tripathy

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-05-30

Total Pages: 604

ISBN-13: 9811994935

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This book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering Research and Development (ICRAMERD 2022) focusing on the recent advances and best practices of mechanical engineering, related technologies and sciences to meet the challenges in mechanical engineering, digital technology and smart manufacturing. The contents focus on design engineering, advanced materials, automation in engineering, industrial and systems engineering, energy and others. Some of the topics discussed here include fracture and failure analysis, fuels and alternative fuels, non-conventional machining, combustion and IC engines, advanced manufacturing technologies, powder metallurgy and rapid prototyping, industrial engineering and automation, supply chain management, design of mechanical systems, vibrations and control engineering, automobile engineering, performance analysis of biomass energy systems, heat transfer, composite materials, thermal modelling and simulations of different systems, analysis of slurry pipeline systems, waste management, optimization and robotics. The wide range of topics presented in this book will be useful for beginners, researchers as well as professionals in mechanical engineering.


Engineering Design

Engineering Design

Author: Gerhard Pahl

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-08-06

Total Pages: 629

ISBN-13: 1846283191

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This proven and internationally recognized text teaches the methods of engineering design as a condition of successful product development. It breaks down the design process into phases and then into distinct steps, each with its own working methods. The book provides more examples of product development; it also tightens the scientific bases of its design ideas with new solution fields in composite components, building methods, mechatronics and adaptronics. The economics of design and development are covered and electronic design process technology integrated into its methods. The book is sharply written and well-illustrated.


Creativity in Engineering

Creativity in Engineering

Author: David H Cropley

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2015-01-24

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 0128003189

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Creativity is like an iceberg - the resulting new idea, or novel solution is only 10% of the effort. The other 90% is the complex interplay of thinking skills and strategies, personal and motivational properties that activate these skills and strategies, and the social and organizational factors of the environment that influence the creative process. Creativity in Engineering focuses on the Process, Person, Product, and Place to understand when and why creativity happens in the engineering environment and how it can be further encouraged. Special Features: - Applies findings in creativity research to the engineering arena - Defines engineering creativity and differentiates it from innovation - Discusses personality and motivational factors that impact creativity - Clarifies the role of creativity in the design process - Details the impact of thinking skills and strategies in creativity - Identifies the role the organization and environment plays in encouraging creativity - Discusses the 4P's of Creativity: Person, Product, Process, and Place - Provides tactics and tools that will help users foster creativity in engineering environments - Identifies how creativity results in innovative new solutions to problems - Applies creativity research and knowledge to the engineering space


Mechanics of Machinery

Mechanics of Machinery

Author: Mahmoud A. Mostafa

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2012-11-07

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 1466559470

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Mechanics of Machinery describes the analysis of machines, covering both the graphical and analytical methods for examining the kinematics and dynamics of mechanisms with low and high pairs. This text, developed and updated from a version published in 1973, includes analytical analysis for all topics discussed, allowing for the use of math software